Mexican Sweet Bread Recalled for Undeclared Red 40 Dye
Mexicantown Wholesale recalled 26 units of Mexican Sweet Bread for containing undeclared Red 40 dye. The products were distributed in Canada.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. It is assigned a score of 2 (Moderate) because it involves an undeclared allergen (Red 40), which is a labeling error with potential health implications, rather than a purely cosmetic or documentation issue.
Plain-English summary
Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling 26 units of Empanadas de Fresa (Mexican Sweet Bread) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, specifically Red 40 dye. The product is a 3.4-ounce item imported by El Charro Mexicantown Bakery in Detroit, Michigan.
The recall covers products distributed on May 10, 2012, and May 17, 2012. The distribution was limited to Canada. The product carries the UPC 9564000009.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item and date codes. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
- Manufacturer
- Mexicantown Wholesale
- Category
- Food — Bakery Products
- Affected units
- 8
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- UPC: 9564000009 All products distributed on 5/10/2012 and 5/17/2012.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 18 recalled by Mexicantown Wholesale under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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